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• May 2024: Bruker Corporation completed the acquisition of ELITechGroup a differentiated and profitable provider of systems and assays for molecular diagnostics (MDx), biomedical systems/specialty IVD, and microbiology.
• January 2024: ELITechGroup launched its in-vitro diagnostic kit, gastrointestinal (GI) Bacterial PLUS ELITe MGB kit, which received the Conformite Europeenne In Vitro Diagnostic Devices Regulation (CE-IVDR) certification. This kit is used to combat bacterial pathogens, including Campylobacter spp., Clostridium difficile, Salmonella spp., and others.

• May 2023: Straumann Group acquired GalvoSurge, a prominent Swiss medical device manufacturer specializing in dental implant solutions. This strategic acquisition bolstered Straumann's commitment to providing comprehensive care and maintenance solutions for dental implants, specifically focusing on innovative approaches to address peri-implantitis.
• February 2023: ABA Technologies, the authorized Indian partner of an Israel-based dental implant manufacturer, launched the i-ON conical dental implant in India. This dental implant is used for natural, esthetic soft tissue forming and maintenance.

• April 2023: San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) launched the Precision Blood Initiative expansion, a nonprofit healthcare organization for improving the standard of care for blood transfusion patients. SDBB and its Southern California Blood Bank division focused on commencing the program and scaling the Precision Blood typing process.
• April 2023: Metropolis Healthcare Limited launched the 'NextGen HLA' high-resolution typing test in India, performed for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) and Solid organ transplantation.

• April 2024: Dom Joaquim Hospital in Sombrio, accredited by the State Health Department (SES), performed the first-ever bariatric surgeries in the southern macro-region of Santa Catarina, leveraging the Unified Health System (SUS). These surgeries were carried out using video laparoscopy.
• July 2024: A state ordinance has designated the Bariatric Surgery Outpatient Clinic at Hospital São Roque in Faxinal do Soturno as eligible for financial resources from Assistir. The outpatient clinic is set to receive a state incentive of R$73 thousand.

• October 2022: Abdul Latif Jameel Health, part of international diversified family business Abdul Latif Jameel, and Wellesta Holdings, a Singapore headquartered company providing marketing and commercialization support to the healthcare sector in South East Asia, India & partnering in MENA (Middle East & North Africa), have announced agreement for the marketing and distribution of the Butterfly iQ+ point-of-care ultrasound device in India.
• June 2022: Mindray launched its best-in-class Point of Care ultrasound system, the TEX20 Series. The Series incorporates a full set of wireless solutions: voice command, wireless charging, and wireless transducers, to further enhance workflow efficiency and elevate the user experience in fast-paced, demanding clinical environments.

• July 2024: Heka Trading, a prominent company specializing in medical devices, integrated healthcare solutions, and skincare products, launched its Lumenis advanced machinery in the United Arab Emirates.
• April 2024: SciBase Holding AB, a developer of augmented intelligence solutions for skin disorders, entered a strategic partnership with Al Shirawi Healthcare Solutions, a prominent distributor of medical technologies in Dubai. This collaboration will enable the availability of Nevisense to patients across the United Arab Emirates.

• April 2024: GC Aesthetics launched a micro-textured anatomical breast implant LUNA XT approved by the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR). This breast implant comprises a microtextured surface, cohesive silicone gel, and a high-performance shell, which women can use for breast augmentation procedures.
• March 2024: Abbvie received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its hyaluronic acid dermal filler JUVEDERM VOLUMA XC injection, which can be used to improve moderate to severe temple hollowing in adults above 21 years.

• March 2024: Nucleus Genomics, a genetic testing and analysis company, reported the launch of a whole-genome sequencing test to bring the benefits of personalized medicine to its customers.
• June 2023: Thermo Fisher Scientific launched the Ion ReproSeq PGT-A Kit and the Ion AmpliSeq Polyploidy Kit. These genetic testing kits are used for aneuploidy (PGT-A) analysis.

• April 2024: SaniSure launched Fill4Sure, a custom single-use filling assembly that is designed to expedite drugs to market and build security, efficiency, and repeatability in drug product filling. The newly launched assembly provides a solution to the critical challenges drug manufacturers experience throughout the fill-finish process, such as high costs and limited speed. Hence, the launch of new single-use assemblies related to the fill-finish process is expected to boost the availability and accessibility of such solutions, propelling the growth of the market.
• March 2024: Getinge launched the Single-Use Production Reactor (SUPR) system that helps operators bring life-saving medicines faster to market, aiming to improve people’s quality of life. With this launch, the company intends to expand its bioreactor offering globally.

• March 2024: Ultralife Corporation partnered with Karta to launch a complete medical cart and power solution at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). The newly developed cart is packed with features and is suitable for all advanced healthcare equipment.
• August 2022: Tryten Technologies launched a website and rebranded products to reflect a unified line of evolving medical cart solutions. Carts for AV displays and mobile workstations are now part of the Tryten X series.